Mabel Notes

Southern Cross, Volume 25, Issue 29, 10 November 1917, Page 12

Mabel Notes

Quite a gloom wa< cast over our little district when the news spread that two of our brave boys had nobly fallen on Oct. 12th in defence of King and Country 7. Priv. C. W. Clark was the son of Mr F. Clark, Roslyn Bush, and brother of Mr T. S. Clark, of Mabel. “Charlie,” as he was invariably known, was a very popular young fellow, of a quiet and kindly disposition, taking a keen interest in everything to help on the welfare of the district. He enlisted with the Bth Reinforcements, and was anxious to do his bit. He underwent a slight operation to enable him to pass as fit. He was woundect several times, but on Oct. 12th —that memorial day 7 —the brave soldier made the supreme sacrifice. The sympathy of the whole district is extended to the bereaved parents and relatives. Private John Wilson, another of our brave boys to fall, w 7 as the son of Mr and Mrs Geo. Wilson, Woodside. He enlisted with the 18th Reinforcements and had been fortunate in escaping unhurt until he was killed in action on Get, 12th, “Jock” was a.bright, cheery young man, another line example of our brave young manhood who arc laying down their lives so willingly for us> Very much sympathy indeed is extended to the parents and family, seeing that another son died in Trentham while in training, and yet another son is on active service—surely a fine family record. Rifleman AV. B. Bridgman, another of our brave boys, was wounded in the face on Oct. 12th, this being the second time lie has been “hit.” He enlisted with the 9th Reinforcements, and we all hope he will make a speedy recovery. His brother is also on active service. Corpl. Thomas Jess, another brave soldier to lay down his life for his country, fell on Oct. 12th. He was the eldest son of Mr J. Jess, Hamilton, and nephew 7 of.Mr and Mrs H. Robertson, of Mabel. “Tom” was a quiet, inoffensive lad, and enlisted with the 15th Reinforcements. He was farming when he joined the colours, and always took a keen interest in volunteering, being a member of the Mounted Rifles.